Opportunity
PIEE #FA880926RB002
Solicitation for Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Program Support
Buyer
Space Power Systems Sustainment Center (Fa8809 SDA)
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
FA880926RB002
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541512
Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation and Prototyping Delta at Kirtland Air Force Base, is seeking proposals for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program. - Government Buyer: - Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation and Prototyping Delta - Office: FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK - Program Scope: - Engineering, development, integration, sustainment, and support services for satellite ground systems and operations centers - Work primarily at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex, Kirtland AFB - Contract Structure: - Single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) - Total contract ceiling: $300 million - Period of Performance: - Three-year base period - Four one-year option periods (total seven years) - Proposal Requirements: - Vendors must submit proposals via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) - Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) required - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are listed in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Focus on satellite ground system and operations center support - Emphasis on engineering and integration for experimental systems - Services to be delivered at a specialized RDT&E facility
Description
20 August 2026 - FA8809-26-R-B002 Amendment 0001 The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to make updates and clarifications to the solicitation. Updated documents include: Section J Attachment 1 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS for administrative changes Section J Attachment 2 Ordering Instruction for administrative changes Section J Attachment 3 Award Fee Plan - change to Annex 2 regarding small business Section J Attachment 8 Rights in data to correct contradiction with section L Exhibit A HADES CDRLS Section L, M for administrative changes plus clarifications. Additionally, the Bidders library has been updated with the following documents Bidders Library Update 20 August 2026 HADES RFP Q /A Amendment 0001Pursuant to RFO 15.203, this RFP communicates Government requirements to prospective contractors and solicits proposals for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program. The program is being executed by the Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation and Prototyping Delta, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The HADES program provides support for satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT and E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The anticipated period of performance of this IDIQ includes a base period of three (3) years with four (4) option periods for one (1) year each, making a total ordering period of 7 years. The total ceiling for this contract is $300M. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type. Vendors are highly encouraged to register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module. Proposal submission through PIEE is required. The Vendor Registration Guide is attached to this RFP. Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of any contract. You may register at www.sam.gov.The Government requests proposal submissions on or before 17 September 2026, 1:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIME Please direct all questions and inquiries regarding this RFP to the PCO and Contract Manager at john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil and alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil.